UVA stands for 'Unidad de Vida Articulada', a city-led initiative to reclaim public space around public utility infrastructure.
The park is built on top of an active underground water reservoir managed by EPM.
The architectural design was specifically intended to bridge the social divide in the hilly El Poblado district.
It is considered a 'green' building project due to its integration of native plant species into urban industrial design.
UVA Ilusión Verde is a community-focused public park in Medellín integrated into the EPM (Empresas Públicas de Medellín) water infrastructure. The site features a large water tank repurposed into a multi-level recreational space. It offers community classrooms, library spaces, and outdoor sports courts designed for local residents. The architecture utilizes a tiered layout to navigate the steep terrain of the El Poblado hillside. The park provides panoramic views of the Medellín valley and surrounding mountains. It is part of the broader 'Unidades de Vida Articulada' project aimed at transforming industrial utility sites into public social hubs. The park includes interactive water fountains and landscaped walking paths connecting its various levels.
The upper observation deck at sunset, overlooking the dense urban layout of the Medellín valley.
Visit during the late afternoon to experience the transition from daylight to the evening city skyline illumination.
Bring a refillable water bottle, as the park highlights the importance of Medellín's water infrastructure.
Wear comfortable, grippy walking shoes to navigate the steep tiered levels and stairs safely.
Do not attempt to access restricted maintenance zones or utility infrastructure areas marked as off-limits.
